01
Korea
- Indicate your visiting period and the purpose of the visit.
- Ask for eligible visa types for your visit to Korea.
02
China
- Citizens of the 53 countries traveling to China for transit purposes are eligible for a 144-hour visa-free transit.
- Consult the Chinese Consulate to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible, apply for a tourist visa (L-visa) in the country you are currently studying at.
03
Japan
- Consult the Japanese Consulate and check your eligibility for visa exemption to Japan.
- If you need a visa to enter Japan, apply for a short-term stay visa in the country you are currently studying at.
- Students are responsible for securing the appropriate visa before entering Korea to participate in the Hanyang International Summer School.
- If their nationality is covered under a visa waiver agreement with the Korean government, they do not need to obtain a student visa. More details can be found on the K-ETA website.
- Otherwise, students must visit the nearest Korean Embassy or Consulate to obtain either a D-2-8 Short-term Student Visa or a C-3-1 Short-term Visiting Visa.
- Eligible applicants who have paid the application and tuition fees and submitted the required documents will receive the necessary supporting documents for their visa application from the HISS Office.
- A soft copy of these documents will be sent to the applicant’s email address.
Eligible for K-ETA
- 1
Visit the K-ETA Website
Go to the K-ETA website and look for your eligibility. - 2
Apply for K-ETA Online
Travelers are required to acquire the K ETA at least 48 hours prior to your boarding. - 3
Get Ready for Departure
If you received your K-ETA, then everything is set to go!
Not eligible for K-ETA
- 1
Consult Korean Embassy
Ask for the list documents required for the VISA application. - 2
Request documents from HYU
– Letter of Admission
– Invitation Letter
– Certificate of Business Registration - 3
Apply for a C-3-1/C-3-9 Visa
Visit the Korean Embassy in the country you are currently studying at to apply for the proper visa.
Before applying for K-ETA
Although some nationalities are eligible for the K-ETA, it does not guarantee entry for study purposes. Therefore, it is recommended to consult with the Korean Embassy before applying for a K-ETA. If necessary, please consider applying for a C-3-1 or C-3-9 visa to ensure a smooth entry into the country.
If the student has been advised to apply for a student visa, please submit the below documents by post to our office at least 6 weeks prior to the first day of the program.
- Passport
- Valid until 2025.08.31. (6 months or longer from the end date of the program)
- Official Academic Transcript
- English version with university logo or stamp
- Showing all semesters an applicant has completed
- Health Insurance Certificate
- Written in English and indicating the applicant as beneficiary
- Cover the entire trip in Korea (International coverage)
- Financial Affidavit
- Download the Financial Affidavit Form attached to the email
- Must submit with a proof document
- Certificate of Enrollment
- [Other Nationals] Verified through Apostille or Consular authentication from the Embassy of Korea
- [Chinese National] Verified through China Higher Education Student Information (CHSI)
- High School Graduation Certificate
- [Other Nationals] Verified through Apostille or Consular authentication from the Embassy of Korea
- [Chinese National] Verified through China Higher Education Student Information (CHSI)